Love

The Sufis wrote about love as a fire that burns away everything false. Jewish wisdom made it a practice of daily deeds. Buddhism trained it as a skill.

Hand-carved reed flutes resting by a quiet river1 min read

The Reed Flute Seller

On the hole that makes the music.

Inspired by Sufism

An open palm holding sunlight and drifting feathers1 min read

The Open Hand

On loving someone who is leaving anyway.

Inspired by Buddhism

Cupped hands sheltering a small warm flame1 min read

The Woman Who Carried Fire

On loving without a transaction.

Inspired by Sufism

An open wooden door in warm stone, light spilling out1 min read

The Stranger at the Door

On the whole thing, while standing on one leg.

Inspired by Jewish Wisdom

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These stories are about the kind of love that survives being inconvenient.

Traditions represented here: Sufism · Buddhism · Jewish Wisdom